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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
European News.


The Bremen police authorities have
prohibited Liebknecht's lecture on the
Knights of Labor.
At Alexandria Park, London, Temple,
racing against time, beat the bicvcle
record for quarter of a mile. covering
the distance in 37b seconds. Woodside
failed to cut down the five mile record
The st. Petersburg police announce
their cognizance of the fact that the Nj
hilists have resumed active work in dis
seminating seditious literature Pam
phlets are being spread broadcast by the
usual means.
A large glass-making firm at Vallerys-
thai, in Alsace, has Withdrawn it's offer of
d subvention for projected railroad
between Vallerysthal and Saarsburg, in
consequence Of the expulsion of three of
the firms directors who were officers in
the French territorial army.
A gang of unknown persons made an
attack upon the house of water bailiff
near Bondoran, County Donegal, Ire
land. They beat the bailif with an iron
bar, partly severing one ear, and two
sisters of the bailif who attempted to
protect him were cut with fish gaff.
nectiOn with the outrage.
Eight persons were drowned by a
waterspout near the quavs at Toulouse.
A tenement house in Oxford Street,
London, burned, and five persons per-
ished in the flames.
a new treaty of commerce, friend
ship and navigation has been settled be-
tween the republics Of France and Mex
leo.
The Queen issued an address ac-
knowledging her appreciation of the
kindness with which she was received
by the people jubilee day.
The British government is consider
ing an offer by which subsidy of $780,
600 yearly will secure three lines of first
class steamers on the transformation
route TO the East
German dispatches announce that
measures for the repression of the
French element in Alsace-Lorraine have
been forced upon the Berlin govern
ment, and the position of Germans in
France, owing to social persecution, has
become barely tOlerable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
CHICAGO POOL-RooMs CLOSED.
The Race-Track Gambling Houses Con.
forming to the New Law.

Special to The Evening Wisconsln-
CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 1.-The doors OF
every pool room in the city are closed to-
day and they are likely to remain SO for
a good many years. This is the result OF
the Chase anti-poolbill. Contrary to ex-
pectation the pool sellers have made no
attempt to contest the constitutionality
of the measure but have concluded to
quietly submit to the inevitable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
Minor Happenings.

Four men were killed at the Vulcan
Mine, at Norway, Mich, on the 2Sth by
collision between the cage and tram
car.
A dispatch Of the 28th says King
Milan, of Servia, is preparing to abdi-
cate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06

Detective Reeves and Capt Hoehn, Of
the Cleveland force, left Al pena, Mich,
on the Goth, with the fur robbers, Nor
gan, Hanley and Harrington, for Cleve-
land.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06

the scene of a tragedy at about o'clock
on the morning of the Goth. Kirkpat-
rick, who had unexpectedly returned
home, found John Edwards with Mrs.
kirkpatrick, and at once opened fire
UPON him, sending two balls into his
chest. Edwards was at once moved to
q hospital, where he lies in a critical
condition kirkpatrick is in custody.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly Fol
January.

AS a war in Europe may be announced
any day by cable most people are inter-
ested to know something about the great
states which Will first be involved
"Francis Joseph l. and the Austria-Hun-
gary Empire" by George NJ. Towie, gives
in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
January, a clear and we'll written picture
of one Power "When Greek Meets
Turk" by Oscanyan, tells the story of an
other. Footprints of Washington in
1853" written and illustrated by Mrs. c.
Ingersoll Cara, is an attractive article of
our own land and its greatest man. 'Ivan
the Terrible",is sketch of strange ru-
Ter of Muscovy. elisa in Elderland,"
will charm the young. A new novel by
Clarence NJ. Boutelle, "The Man Out
side," opens remarkably well, Selling the
readers attention by the apparently
strange ingratitude of the hero. Other
stories will win readers, as will the ac-
count of "Metz, Its Monuments and Mem
cries." and one of nielsen, where Dres-
den China is Made" An article on the
Spectrum, Sunlight Unraveled," by Ar
thur V. Abbot, is science made as inter-
esting as novel. The whole January
number of this periodical, with its attrac-
tive reading and charming pictures, is q
prize for young and old. Published by
Mrs. Frank Leslie, IS, IS and 81 Park
Place, New York.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
The New South.

Mr.. Grady's assertions, taken in con-
nection with the statements Of Northern
men like Charles Dudley Warner and
Judge Kelley that the South of to-day
is in fact New South, should be accept
ed as final, aud the bitter partisan preju-
dicos which are kept alive only for parti-
san advantage should be burief out of
sight and forever. The South to-day is
as loyal to the Union as the North, and
ju' It as glad that slavery is abolished and
cannot be restored. If the prejudice of
war can die out of the hearts of tho con-
quered certainly it should die out of the
hearts of the conquerors, as it undonbted-
ly has out of the hearts of the men in
blue who did the real fighting against
those in gray. 1t is to be hoped that
Southern anniversaries will he attended
by Northern men in future, and that the
leading men of the North will vie with
Mr.. Grady and other progressive men who
have made the South New South in wip-
ing out the last vestiges of old-time pre-
judice anF entagonism. Mr.. Grady has
shown THAI Zen can be loyal to the mem-
cries of the past while alive to the de-
mands aad opportunities Of the present,
and his commendable example should be
followed by all men, North as well as
South, who desire the welfare of the
whole country.-[Philadelphia Times, In.
dependent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Married:

In this Town, at the family residence, on
Wednesday evening, December 29th, 1886,
MIR. J. E. JOHNSON to Miss ANNIE NJ.
BAILLIO, the Rev. Father McGeOugh, of
St. Lonis, Mo-, officiating.
In this Town, at the residence of the
brides mother, by the Rev. Father Nc
Geough, on Tuesday evening, December
2Sth, 1886, MR.. A. j. MURFF to MISS +.
NJ. CANFIELD.
can event of unusual interest has just
occurred in this community. One of the
fairest flowers that ever blossomed on Ra-
pides soil has been transplanted to an
other, we hope, and equally genial cline.
Miss Mercer Garfield, the beautiful daugt-
ter of the late Major Mercer Garfield, c.
S. A., was married on the evening of the
2Sth inst, to Mr.. A. j. Murff, talented
and promising young lawyer of Bossier
parish. A small but select company as
sembled at the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. A. G. Garfield, to witness
the interesting ceremony performed by
Rev. Father McGcough. The bride looked
lovely as the embodiment of q poets
brightest dream of beauty. Her dress
was of white albatross, made en- traint
over skirt of white satin, and the long
footing veil of tulle, and typical wreatf
OF orange blossoms, completed her simple
and tasteful costume. Two very prett.
young ladies, the Misses Maggie and Bet
tic Henarie, stood as bridesmaids, ait
Mr.. j. B. George, of Bossier, and Mr.. c
L. Ransdell, of this place, acted as grooms
men. After pleasant evening spent ii
) music and dancing until the wee sma
; hours, the bridal pair left on the T. ant
t P. train for their future home in Bossicr
where they were followed by the bes
wi.hes of numerous fricnds.'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Window Shades-A New Fashionable
Craze in New York.

While passing mp Fifth Avenue the 9th
er evening reporter of this paper no
ticed the bust of handsome woman shi-
ming through the elegant gold-tinted
shades that adorned the windows OF
fashionable residence. The supposition
at first was thut the shade reflected the
figure of some belle within, but closer in
spection established the fact that it was
the image of prominent star actress ar
tistically painted on the shade. CHANGING
at the shade of the other window the bust
Of the immortal Grant was seen. The old
Generals face was we'll reproduced
Speaking of the innovation yesterday to
dealer in window crapery, he said: Yes,
it is new wrinkle and will become pop
ular. Only few persons know of it. The
shades are made to order and bust suit
ing the taste of the purchaser is placed on
them. They are hand painted-but the
greatest feature Of the novelty is that the
figures are invisible during the day. In
justice to the patentee cannot divulge
the secret of the operation. They are
painted in the ordinary way, but chem
ical process conceals the picture in day
light. The likeness is not visible from
the interior of building. 1t can only be
seen on the street after dark sets in and
the gas lighted in room. The man who
holds the patent right is making barrel
of money. The subject of the pictures
varies in conformity with the taste and
desire Of the purchaser. Some like the
faces of actresses, others demand those Of
prominent statesmen who once lived, but
the majority seem to think the visages of
ancient historians, authors, kings, queens,
emperors and warriors are appropriate
There has been little call for landscape
and marine paintings, but the artists now
employed are too busy to spread over a
new field just yet, and so none have been
painted. But that branch Of the business
will receive an early attention. Yes,
think it is clever innovation. Poor peo-
pie, however, cannot afford to indulge in
the shades. They cost $50 per window to
paint. Wait and see how popular the
craze will become before Christmas.-[N
Y. Mail and Express.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Exit Warren"

This celebrated humorist, in we'll
written article in recent number of the
Sunny South, published in Atlanta, Ga,
says
Everywhere 60 hear of unadvertiscd
and remarkable cures effected by "Swift's
Specific" and this is compelled to be the
experience Of every man who travels and
talks. For example, l was going in
buggy to town (senoia) few nights ago
with Mr.. John Mcknight, when the con-
versation turned to the possibility Of cur
ing cancer.
"They can be cured" said he. ~
cured one-a genuine, well developed,
long standing cancer-and it's been we'll
several years, and the formor victim is
stout and healthy"
Glow did you cure it," asked.
81 cured it with S. S. s."
"Did you inform Swift of the cure 2"
"Why, no; what's the usei Swift
knows his medicine will cure cancers
| This incident is one of the numberless
prophecies that are daily predicting the
future of Swift's Specific. might go
much further with tins branch of the sub
ject-might show the wonderful growth
of the business might show the expense
in 1879 at $50, goo, and 1886 at $25O, 900. /
might enlarge upon these and many other
facts, were l writing an advertisement,
which again assert am not.
+ ~ Treatise on Blood and Skin Disea-
SEES mailed free.
i The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 8, At
lanta, Ga.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

THERE was more intert Aken
in the election on Monday an any
other of the kind which basver oc-
CURED in Alexarshia. Veri speak
ing it was a hot election corst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
TO THE PUBLIC.
ALEXANDRIA, la F..

ALEXANDRIA,, LA
Jan. Sd, 1887. I
l have this day purchased from G..
Leon Dessens, the business recently
carried on by him, as well as all ac.
counts due, aud have assumed all la
bilities of the said business, and res
pectfully solicit continuance of the
patronage given him.
Gus. GEHR.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

The advantage Of education to
the negro was prettily illustrated yes
terday when sixteen year old son,
(whose Christian name is Grant, of an
Elder in the Rising Star Baptist
Church, brought to Gin House on
Bayou Rapides, where seed cotton is
boaght by the snck from any bringer
of it, a bag of cotton which the super
intendent of the gin weighed and gave
him a receipt to the new Jerusalem
store for as so pounds, hut when the
receipt reached the store it read SEQ
pounds. The proprietor Of the store
thinking this rather heavy for sack
of seed cotton, sent it to the superin-
tendent of the gin, only two hundred
yards distant, for explanation, on which
this promising son of freedom was paid
for only so pounds, instead of being
put Immediately in the Groove of the
Hotel provided by the State at Baton
Ronge for the accommodation of such
experts.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
ALEXANDRA, La,

Jan. 81, 1857.
Thanking tue public far their pat
ronage and having sold the business
10 Mr.. Gnstave Gehr l respectfully
solicit in his favor continuance Of
tho patronage given me.
G.. LEON DESIGNS.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

For a prohibition TN, there
was many a bottle of whey drank
on election day-it's the w tc influ.
ence votes nowadays, hover, and to
cay anything further OH re subject
would be useless.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

The man We boone lor Mayor
was beaten badly in the zee Monday,
but then we seek consotion 10 tie
fact that four out of theive council
men whom we champione were cleo
ted by handsome majorits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

MISS Caroline Mayer, this
place, aud Mr.. Ii. Bremen, oAr'a-
dia, were married in this tow Mon
d.y evening by Rev. DR.. lss, OF
Shreveport.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

For RENT.-The tive story brick
store on Front street, noloccupied by
Jos. Levin, and used asiis furniture
emporium. will he rente for the year
1887, possession given the LIST of
January. Terms mode,te. Apply to
i. We'll, Alexandra, l.,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Free Trade.
dependent

The reduction of internal revenue and
the taking off of revenue stamps from
Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has
largely benefited the consumers, as we'll
as relieving the burden of home manufac-
turers. Especially is this the case with
"Green's August Flower" and "Boschee's
German Sy1up," as the reduction Of thir-
ty-six cents per dozen, has b. en- added to
increase the size Of the bottle containing
these remedies, thereby giving one-fifth
more medicine in the Is cents size. The
august Flower" for Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint, and the German Syrup" for
Cough and Lung troubles have, perhaps,
the largest sale of any medicines in the
world. The advantage of increased size
of the bottles will be greatly appreciated
by the sick and afflicted, IN every town
! and village in civilized countries. Sam.
pie bottles for ten (1O) cents remain the
| same size.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

Mr.. Ed. Synan, of Whitesp,
Texas. has been here during thest
few DAYS on visit to his friends
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

Cure FOR Sick HEAICHE.-F For
proof that Dr.. Gums Liv.Pills cures
Sick Headache, ask your ruggist for
u free trial package. On one for a
dose. Regular size bog, Is cents.
Sold by Jacob Geiger.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

AFTER spending part of his Sunday
morning in barber shop New York de-
tective reported the fact to his superior
and was directed to go to the jefferson
Market Police Court and see if Judge
Ford would give warrant for the bar
bers arrest. He applied for the warrant,
but the magictrate declined to issue it on
the ground that Shaving is as much a
work of necessity ae many other things
permitted on Sunday and is necessary to
the comfort of the people"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

THE Sunday Law was strict pb-
served in Alexandra. Every ace
of business was closed the entiray.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

Ticker 1884 won the Fren.Ca-
thedral Clock at the raffld of irgu-
non & Schnack's on the 31st al AS
vt the owner has not come fVard.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

PELICAN Lodge No. 16, A, 0. u.
W., elected officers last Tuesday with
the following result:
Rev. H. G. Duncan, NJ. w.
L. B. Baynard, Foreman.
Dan Hitler, Overseer.
w. w. Wilmington, Jr., Financier.
j. NJ. Armstrong, Receiver.
j. d. Crawford, Recorder.
Isaaie We'll, Guide.
J. G. Graham, Inside Waterman.
J. N. Ball Outside Watchman.
Trustees-D. G. Paul, Dan Hitler
and Geo. O. Watts.
The next term to which he has just
cen elected will be the third success
sive one for the Rev. Mr.. Duncan as
Master.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

Mn. E. Sullivan revived a ma
jority of II over Mr.. Garner; Col.
bIcGunis received a majrity Of s over
Mr.. hayward; Mr.. Irvag beat Mr..
Mayre 43 votes, Mr.. Rsenthal beat
Judge Ryan q votes. (ossens had no
opposition.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

The SURVEY OF ALEXANDRIA
HARBoR. This survey, now complete,
has been executed under the orders
and direction of Capt. j. II. Willard,
Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army. U.
S. Asst. Engineer, Neville B. Craig,
who has been in immediate charge Of
the survey, arrived here on the 18th
accompanied by Capt. G. t. Hall and
Mr.. John Hillike, assistants. The
party was Immediately organized and
the survey began December 10TH
Since that time the party has taken
considerably over two thousand care
fully located soundings, taken careful
notes from which to produce an accn-
rate map of the entire waterfall of the
CITY and of both shores of the river
for distance of four miles below the
head of the Upper Falls. Careful
levels have been taken over the entire
area surveyed for the purpose of show.
ing water surface slopes, the elevation
of the ground and depth of overflow
at any given point and for any giver
stage in the river. Particular atten
ton has been paid to obtaining data
for showing the extent of caving ii
banks during recent years, fhe exac
condition of the channels through tn,
Upper and Lower Falls, the effect o
previous by the Government in thi
vicinity, and to ascertaing what III
gency or necessity there might be 70
revetment or other shore protection.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
WORKING CLASSES
ATTENTION.

WYE ARE NOW PREPARED TO FUR
w uish all classes with employment
at home, the whole of the time, or for
their snare moments. Business new, light
and profitable. Persons of either, sex cas-
ily earn from so cents to $500 per evening
and a proportional sum by devoting all
their time to the business. Boys and girls
earn nenrly as much as men. That all
who see this may send their address, and
test the business, we make this offer. To
such as are not well satisfied we will send
one dollar to pay for the trouble Of wri-
ting. Full particulars and outfit free
Address GEORGE STISsoN Il Co., Port
land, Maine.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Mothers Friend.

Not only shortens the time
of labor aud lessons the inten-
sity of pain, but it greatly di-
minishes tho danger to life of
both mother and child and
leaves the mother in a condi-
ton highly favorable to spec
dy recovery, and far less liza
BILE to Flooding, Commissions,
aud other alarming symptoms
incident to slow or painful la
Dor. Its wonderful efficacy
in this respect entities it to
called THE Mothers FRIEND
and to be II nlked as one of the
life-saving remedies of the
nineteenth ceatury.
From the nature of the case
it will of course be understood
that we cannot publish certi-
ficates concerning this reme-
dy without wonnding the del
icacy of the writer's. Yet we
have hundseds Of such testl-
monials on file.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
CARRIERS ADDRESS
TO THE
PATRONS
Of
THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT.

PATRoNS
THE LOUISIANA DEMOCRAT.
JANUARY /, 1887.
tn Old Year is dead ;-strew flowers upon
his bier,
And toll him slowly, sadly to his tomb
Then turn, with hope renewed and hearty
cheer,
To greet the New Year in its early
bloom.
Take from the cold dead brow the round
of sovereignty,
And crown the Young Year with the
glorious sign
Of power and wealth and wise benignity,
The gracious promise of the coming
time.
One backward glance on the closed re-
cord cast,
Reading its varied pages, grave or gay;
The hopes it ushered in, too bright to
last;
The flowers that blossomed only to
decay.
At the first dawning of the vanished year,
We thought our triumph's fair reward
to grasp,
But, though it's full ftuition seemed SO
near,
The hooking phantom still eludes our
clasp.
For twice ten years we wrought in woe
and pain,
Seeking the light behind our dark
eclipse,
And when the fruit of all our tolls we gain
It turns to Dead Sea ashes on our lips.
And Fate it's cruel arrows oft hath sped,
And struck each time high and shi-
ming mark,
Our mighty ones have joined the gather
ed dead,
And passed forever to the viewless dark.
The wise in council, daring in the field,
Who buttressed round our land in pc
ribs hour,
Alike to the All-Conqueror must yield,
And stoop their proud crests to his aw-
full power.
But this is past turn from the Past
| away
And greet the Present in ito blooming
Spring;
Hail the bright promise of the glad
To-Day,
And take with thankful heart what ii
shall briug.
All that the dead Old Year failed to fulfill
The New will bring us in its own good
!. time;
Peace, Plenty and Prosperity shall still
/ Be ours as in our jocund youths fresl
prime.
If we will but to our own selves be true
And strive the ideal Of our souls to win
Stern Fate's relenting hand will yielt
the clue
;. To guide US through the labyrinth
and in
Fair future years our guerdon shall be VOL
When our loved South shall blossom a
the rose;
The heat and burden of the day be done
And sweet the evenings calm and dee
repose.
So, my kind Patrons, may it be with you
!, May the New Year bring to you healt
and JOY,
And shower on you blessings not few
So prays your ever constant
CARRIER Boy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

BROOKLYN dry goodsdealers denounce
the big church fairs for which that city
is famous, and are trying to put stop to
them. One large retailer says these fairs
cost him 5000 q year. He is obliged to
donate goods to them to keep his big Gus
toners.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

--FRoM the census returns for 1880 it is
seen that there were 100000 lbs of
shoddy and waste worked into 100, OOO, 900
pounds Of wool in the manufacture of
wooden goods. Now should government
stamp be placed on shoddy wooden goods
rs upon bogus butter - New Orleans
states.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05
Town and Parish New

YESTERDAY was very cold
disagreeable, and looked like it
going to snow.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

ON Monday, the 2th ult., Mr.. H.
A. Boyce, received fro, Cincinnati 7
Holstein heifers, and 2 fine Holstein
bulls; also 3 fine piss and bull
dog. Besides these Mr.. B. had al
ready several Holstem cattle. Mr.
Rexer has lately built for Mr.. Boyce,
fine barn for bis stock, over 100 feet
IN length, by SO feet vide.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-01-05

Morgan'3 La, & Texas r. r
Arrives at Alexandria. .S:55 p. in
Leaves Alexandria. .......5 $3.50 a. nj
u First-class fare from Alexand'
ria to New Orleans, by either of tn
above named roads, costs $685.. I'D